Kealakehe Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

74-5118 Kealakaa St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

(808) 327-4308

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 195 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,425

Students who attend Kealakehe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kealakehe Intermediate School
High:	Kealakehe High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 842

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

45.5%

Two or more races:

20.2%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kealakehe Elementary School ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 179^th among 181 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kealakehe Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (45.5%), two or more races (20.2%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kealakehe Elementary School is 15.1. 121 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kealakehe Elementary School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kealakehe Elementary School is $15,425. 137 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kealakehe Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hawaii Department of Education:

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Rank History for Kealakehe Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	51.48	84^th	194	56.7%
2007	32.73	139^th	192	27.6%
2008	23.79	120^th	146	17.8%
2009	34.23	141^st	191	26.2%
2010	19.61	158^th	183	13.7%
2011	30.43	150^th	191	21.5%
2012	30.39	154^th	195	21.0%
2013	25.32	166^th	196	15.3%
2015	26.69	150^th	194	22.7%
2016	11.59	181^st	195	7.2%
2017	17.93	178^th	207	14.0%
2018	12.48	178^th	193	7.8%
2019	10.94	184^th	196	6.1%
2021	7.05	192^nd	196	2.0%
2022	6.42	190^th	193	1.6%
2023	5.54	192^nd	195	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, October 31, 2015

a great school that haß a wonderful support team for struggling learners. It has many programs for families and communities. Even with a high SE rate and growing ELL pop. The staff is very responsive and goes the extra mile for students.
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Enrollment information for Kealakehe Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	172	7	448	11	3	n/a	n/a	169	810
1989	244	3	514	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	779
1990	266	4	620	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	916
1991	300	20	618	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	947
1992	342	9	594	40	8	n/a	n/a	0	993
1993	326	4	556	37	6	n/a	n/a	-1	928
1994	314	7	562	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	925
1995	300	5	560	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	917
1996	300	5	560	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	917
1997	292	2	617	50	2	n/a	n/a	25	988
1998	267	2	650	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	972
1999	262	1	705	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	1028
2000	243	4	610	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	908
2001	257	6	670	46	5	n/a	n/a	0	984
2002	222	8	686	47	8	n/a	n/a	0	971
2003	222	8	686	47	8	n/a	n/a	0	971
2004	218	10	672	65	9	n/a	n/a	0	974
2005	216	9	701	54	9	n/a	n/a	0	989
2006	209	7	685	59	9	n/a	n/a	0	969
2007	214	6	694	73	12	n/a	n/a	0	999
2008	202	11	699	78	13	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2009	194	6	668	80	12	n/a	n/a	0	960
2010	189	5	690	71	11	n/a	n/a	0	966
2011	141	4	168	56	13	553	70	0	1005
2012	145	3	152	94	11	555	102	0	1062
2013	130	1	126	97	8	567	115	0	1044
2014	128	0	130	130	5	575	102	0	1070
2015	106	0	119	147	2	524	123	0	1021
2016	88	3	126	156	2	503	152	0	1030
2017	70	2	120	163	2	458	158	0	973
2018	66	3	100	181	1	462	173	0	986
2019	56	2	98	183	3	451	173	0	966
2020	55	1	101	172	0	427	173	0	929
2021	66	1	102	154	0	378	161	0	862
2022	67	1	78	151	0	366	158	0	821
2023	54	1	65	169	0	383	170	0	842

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kealakehe Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	810	39.5	20.5	25.8
1989	779	43.0	18.1	28.2
1990	916	44.5	20.5	22.1
1991	947	48.0	19.7	18.3
1992	993	50.0	19.8	22.9
1993	928	50.0	18.6	20.3
1994	925	50.0	18.5	12.8
1995	917	48.0	19.1	22
1996	917	48.0	19.1	22
1997	988	55.0	18.0	40.2
1998	972	54.5	17.8	35
1999	1028	58.5	17.6	46.3
2000	908	49.0	18.5	47.6
2001	984	52.5	18.7	57.7
2002	971	58.0	16.7	51.4
2003	971	58.0	16.7	51.4
2004	974	57.0	17.1	53
2005	989	58.0	17.1	48.8
2006	969	62.0	15.6	46.1
2007	999	63.5	15.7	48.3
2008	1003	63.5	15.8	46.5
2009	960	61.5	15.6	51.3
2010	966	59.5	16.2	60.2
2011	1005	61.5	16.3	63.3
2012	1062	68.5	15.5	69.1
2013	1044	65.5	15.9	73.5
2014	1070	63.5	16.8	73.8
2015	1021	62.0	16.4	72.9
2016	1030	66.0	15.6	71.3
2017	973	62.5	15.5	68.1
2018	986	60.5	16.2	68.3
2019	966	65.5	14.7	67.5
2020	929	64.5	14.4	68
2021	862	63.5	13.5	72.6
2022	821	63.5	12.9	73.7
2023	842	55.5	15.1	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kealakehe Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	810	39.5	20.5	25.8
1989	779	43.0	18.1	28.2
1990	916	44.5	20.5	22.1
1991	947	48.0	19.7	18.3
1992	993	50.0	19.8	22.9
1993	928	50.0	18.6	20.3
1994	925	50.0	18.5	12.8
1995	917	48.0	19.1	22
1996	917	48.0	19.1	22
1997	988	55.0	18.0	40.2
1998	972	54.5	17.8	35
1999	1028	58.5	17.6	46.3
2000	908	49.0	18.5	47.6
2001	984	52.5	18.7	57.7
2002	971	58.0	16.7	51.4
2003	971	58.0	16.7	51.4
2004	974	57.0	17.1	53
2005	989	58.0	17.1	48.8
2006	969	62.0	15.6	46.1
2007	999	63.5	15.7	48.3
2008	1003	63.5	15.8	46.5
2009	960	61.5	15.6	51.3
2010	966	59.5	16.2	60.2
2011	1005	61.5	16.3	63.3
2012	1062	68.5	15.5	69.1
2013	1044	65.5	15.9	73.5
2014	1070	63.5	16.8	73.8
2015	1021	62.0	16.4	72.9
2016	1030	66.0	15.6	71.3
2017	973	62.5	15.5	68.1
2018	986	60.5	16.2	68.3
2019	966	65.5	14.7	67.5
2020	929	64.5	14.4	68
2021	862	63.5	13.5	72.6
2022	821	63.5	12.9	73.7
2023	842	55.5	15.1	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kealakehe Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,328 (8.6%)	$14,097 (91.4%)	$15,425

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kealakehe Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 192^nd of 195 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kealakehe Elementary School)	26	21	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kealakehe Elementary School)	31	23	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kealakehe Elementary School)	20	26	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kealakehe Elementary School)	22	21	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kealakehe Elementary School)	34	17	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kealakehe Elementary School)	30	11	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Kealakehe Elementary School)	28	21	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kealakehe Elementary School)	28	18	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	966	842	12.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	98	65	33.7%
Hispanic	183	169	7.7%
Pacific Islander	451	383	15.1%
White	56	54	3.6%
Two or More Races	173	170	1.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	64.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Kealakehe Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				HSA Science (2023)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2023)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science 5th Grade	HSA Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kealakehe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	74-5118 Kealakaa St	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 327-4308	842	56	15.1	64.8%	54 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	169 (20.1%)	65 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	383 (45.5%)	170 (20.2%)	5.5	192^nd of 195 public elementary schools	1.5%		6.4	190^th of 193 public elementary schools	1.6%	2	10.0		21.0	26.0	17.0				21.0	23.0	21.0	11.0				18.0	$15,425	$1,328	$14,097
Innovations - PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 331-3130	240	14	17.7	48.8%	74 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (20.8%)	23 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.6%)	70 (29.2%)	74.1	49^th of 195 public elementary schools	74.9%		71.8	51^st of 193 public elementary schools	73.6%	2	44.0	61.0	61.0	77.0	80.0	71.0	73.0	61.0	70.0	57.0	77.0	56.0	38.0	48.0	33.0	51.0	$8,835	$951	$7,884
Kahakai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr	Kailua Kona	96740	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 327-4313	581	34	17.0	55.9%	70 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (23.8%)	67 (11.5%)	3 (0.5%)	174 (29.9%)	129 (22.2%)	36.3	126^th of 195 public elementary schools	35.4%		38.5	121^st of 193 public elementary schools	37.3%	5	43.0		39.0	37.0	54.0				43.0	36.0	40.0	47.0				41.0	$15,424	$1,299	$14,125
Holualoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76-5957 Mamalahoa Hwy	Holualoa	96725	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 322-4800	460	30	15.3	51.5%	108 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (28.5%)	33 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (17.0%)	110 (23.9%)	29.8	141^st of 195 public elementary schools	27.7%		42.3	106^th of 193 public elementary schools	45.1%	35	36.0		30.0	42.0	51.0				42.0	31.0	45.0	33.0				36.0	$15,490	$1,362	$14,128
Kona Pacific - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy	Kealakekua	96750	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 322-4900	187	16	11.6	61.0%	94 (50.3%)	1 (0.5%)	41 (21.9%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	35 (18.7%)	52.4	87^th of 195 public elementary schools	55.4%		71	55^th of 193 public elementary schools	71.5%	32	57.0		20.0	50.0	64.0	67.0	65.0		55.0	20.0	56.0	57.0	40.0	35.0		41.0	$9,540	$1,357	$8,183
Konawaena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	81-901 Onouli Rd	Kealakekua	96750	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 323-4555	552	34	16.2	57.1%	60 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	168 (30.4%)	47 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (26.4%)	130 (23.6%)	46.1	102^nd of 195 public elementary schools	47.7%		28.5	146^th of 193 public elementary schools	24.4%	44	42.0		41.0	46.0	49.0				45.0	51.0	58.0	43.0				51.0	$16,620	$1,851	$14,769
Honaunau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy	Captain Cook	96704	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(808) 328-2727	138	10	14.5	87.0%	14 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (35.5%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (31.9%)	26 (18.8%)	36.8	125^th of 195 public elementary schools	35.9%		17.4	167^th of 193 public elementary schools	13.5%	42	25.0		64.0	50.0	56.0				57.0	45.0	17.0	13.0				27.0	$18,198	$1,976	$16,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Kealakehe Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kealakehe Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kealakehe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kealakehe Intermediate School
High : Kealakehe High School

How many students attend Kealakehe Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 842 students attended Kealakehe Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Kealakehe Elementary School?

Students at Kealakehe Elementary School are 45% Pacific Islander, 20% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% White.

Is Kealakehe Elementary School a good school?

Kealakehe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Hawaii elementary schools.

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